Native Instruments Traktor Pro

Over a decade on from its launch, Traktor Pro is pretty much the gold standard of digital DJing. While some of its rivals may do certain things better, no application can match Traktor for all-round flexibility and reliability.

Between its excellent Sample Decks, Remix Decks and Loop Recorder, its high-quality effects and its impressive beat and key analysis algorithms, Traktor has pretty much everything a modern DJ is likely to need.

Native Instruments’ own hardware controllers - the flagship S2 and S4, and more compact X1, F1 and Z1 - are some of the best around, too, ensuring that the company has a vice-like grip on the current market.